Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Apple Sued for Alleged Antisemitic Conduct, Religious Discrimination
Apple is being sued by a US agency because they allegedly treated a Jewish employee unfairly.
The employee, who was an 'Apple Genius,' asked for time off for the Jewish Sabbath, but his requests were denied.
His manager made antisemitic comments and the employee was later fired.
The agency claims Apple violated anti-discrimination laws.
The employee started working at Apple in 2007 and converted to Judaism in 2023.
The EEOC is seeking compensation for the employee.
Apple has not made any comments regarding the lawsuit.
The EEOC sued Apple for religious discrimination.
The lawsuit involves a former employee, Tyler Steele, who is Jewish.
The employee was allegedly denied religious accommodations and fired.
The EEOC is seeking damages for the employee.
The incidents occurred at an Apple store in Reston, Virginia.
- Who
- EEOC and former Apple employee Tyler Steele
- What
- The EEOC sued Apple for religious discrimination and retaliation.
- When
- January 2024 (employee fired), Tuesday (lawsuit filed)
- Where
- Reston, Virginia Apple store; Alexandria, Virginia federal court
- Why
- Apple allegedly made antisemitic comments and denied the employee's requests for religious accommodation.
- Company Sued
- Apple
- Plaintiff
- EEOC
- Allegations
- Religious discrimination and retaliation
- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Employee's Religion
- Judaism
- Employee's Job Title
- Apple Genius
- Date of Lawsuit
- Tuesday